Competition #: OP-26-73

Date Posted: April 9, 2026

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

Position: Permanent and Temporary Full time and Part time Residential Counsellors

Location: Various Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee Community Settings

Dates of Vacancy: Adaptable

Hours of Work Casual: No minimum guarantee

Hours of Work Part time: Guaranteed a minimum of 24 hours per pay(biweekly)(open availability required)

Hours of Work Full time: Guaranteed a minimum of 80 hours per pay(biweekly)

Wage: Hourly: Start – $30.63 6 Months – $31.17 One Year- $31.63

Position

The Residential Counsellor provides support for and advocates on behalf of clients to meet their physical, psychological and social needs. They advise and assist Community Support Workers and other staff members under the direction of the Community Setting Supervisor and act as primary counsellor for specific clients. They assist and actively participate in the planning and implementation of residential programs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties

- Promotes and models “person served first” organizational focus;
- Supports with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, meal preparation, the use of leisure time and safety issues where appropriate;
- Monitors, prepares and administers medications as prescribed;
- Plans, develops,



implements and monitors Support Plans and Behavioural Support Plans;
- Promotes skills development in persons served whenever possible;
- Participates in home related duties, as required i.e. cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.;
- Drives persons served to day programs, appointments, activities, etc. utilizing Ongwanada vehicles;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge Required

- Graduate of a Community College or University in a related field, i.e. Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioral Science Technologist (BST), BA Psychology, Registered Nurse, or equivalent
- Current certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
- Successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized pharmacology course
- A valid class G driving license with full driving privilege, and successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized Defensive Driving Course
- Excellent interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills combined with sound judgment
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and to work shifts

Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Residential Counsellors–-73 (Kingston)
🏢 Ongwanada
📍 Kingston